Cat Cold & Cough: Effective Medications Guide

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When a cat catches a cold and starts coughing, it can manifest in several ways, including common cold, feline herpesvirus, asthma, and hairball syndrome. The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause.

1. Common Cold Cough

With the rapid changes in weather and significant temperature fluctuations, cats can easily catch a cold due to weakened immunity. Symptoms may include sneezing, clear nasal discharge, and coughing. In such cases, pet owners can administer Purosal, a specialized canine and feline respiratory infection medication. It effectively treats colds and fever, cools the body, and relieves symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and runny nose.

Cats with severe coughs can be given Doxycycline tablets, which are effective for excessive phlegm, lung heat, persistent kennel cough, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections. These tablets are welltolerated and have a rapid onset of action, making them suitable for use before or after meals.

2. Feline Herpesvirus (Rhinoconjunctivitis)

Feline herpesvirus is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection. Affected cats may exhibit symptoms like sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, eye watering, red eyes, and fever. Pet owners can use Feline Herpesvirus Tablets (specifically formulated for cats) to combat the herpesvirus. Cats infected with this virus become lifelong carriers, so it's important to provide them with a longterm supply of Viral Guard lysine tablets to boost their immune response against the virus.

Additionally, feeding cats Antitrypsin IGY can enhance passive immunity, inhibit virus cell division, and strengthen the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria. This supplement can also help adjust physiological functions and provide nutritional support.

3. Feline Asthma

Feline asthma is similar to human asthma. Cats may cough and wheeze upon exposure to allergens, with varying frequency and severity. Classic symptoms include extending the neck, dilating eyes, and sometimes drooling, followed by a continuous, loud wheezing sound. Cats may not react to loud noises or handling, and they might also experience coughing or vomitinglike symptoms. If left untreated, breathing can become rapid and difficult, leading to emergencies like openmouth breathing.

During acute attacks, a cat can be given an oxygen mask for relief. For chronic management, pet owners can administer amodiaquine tablets to dilate blood vessels and relax bronchial smooth muscles, thereby alleviating asthma symptoms. Steroids and bronchodilator injections may also be considered.

4. Hairball Syndrome

Cats with hairball syndrome often exhibit symptoms such as frequent dry heaving, occasional vomiting, and constipation. The feces may be dry, hard, and contain oil. Other signs include disorientation, dull coat, and bloating. To address this, pet owners can use a catspecific hairball gel. This product can help relieve intestinal discomfort, prevent vomiting, and promote healthy hairball elimination. While treating hairball syndrome, it's crucial to keep the cat warm and isolated from other animals to prevent transmission.

Dr. Oxygen Pet Tips: Cats typically catch colds due to exposure to cold temperatures. We hope that cat owners can learn from the above information to effectively treat their feline friends' colds and coughs.

This revised text aims to provide a clear, detailed, and empathetic guide for pet owners to understand and manage their cat's respiratory issues.